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Judith Ivey, actor
Actor

Judith Ivey: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
27
on screen
1984–2022
box office
$98.7M
nomination
1
average score
50
Born
September 4, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Full name
Judith Lee Ivey
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress, Theatre Director
Years active
1980-present
Spouses
Ricardo Gutierrez, Tim Braine
Children
2
Career at a glance

Judith Ivey's Career in Numbers

Judith Ivey's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Judith Ivey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Woman in Red (1984) to Women Talking (2022), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Judith Ivey Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 10
  2. 1990s 11
  3. 2000s 3
  4. 2010s 1
  5. 2020s 2

The 1990s were Judith Ivey's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Judith Ivey Movies by Genre

  • Drama 10
  • Tv movie 4
  • Comedy 4
  • Thriller 2
  • Romance 2
  • Crime 2
  • Documentary 1
  • Horror 1
  • Biography 1

Drama is the genre Judith Ivey has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of tv movie (4).

Judith Ivey Career Milestones

First film
The Woman in Red 1984
Biggest box office hit
The Woman in Red $25.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
Women Talking Movie Echo Score 50
Newest film
Women Talking 2022
27 credits

Judith Ivey Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Judith Ivey is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 50. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 2022 Women Talking (2022) movie poster Women Talking as Agata · Drama Movie Echo Score: 50
  2. 2020 Through the Glass Darkly (2020) movie poster Through the Glass Darkly as Mama Carmichael · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 50
  3. 2018 The Bit Player (2018) movie poster The Bit Player as Betty Shannon · Documentary
  4. 2007 Pictures of Hollis Woods (2007) movie poster Pictures of Hollis Woods as Beatrice Gilcrest · Tv movie
  5. 2003 What Alice Found (2003) movie poster What Alice Found Drama
  6. 2002 Rose Red (2002) movie poster Rose Red as Cathy Kramer · Horror
  7. 1999 Half a Dozen Babies (1999) movie poster Half a Dozen Babies as Doris Stauffer · Drama
  8. 1998 Without Limits (1998) movie poster Without Limits Biography
  9. 1997 What the Deaf Man Heard (1997) movie poster What the Deaf Man Heard as Lucille · Drama
  10. 1997 Washington Square (1997) movie poster Washington Square as Aunt Elizabeth Almond · Romance
  11. 1996 The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996) movie poster The Summer of Ben Tyler as Narrator (voice) · Drama
  12. 1992 Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter (1992) movie poster Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter as Kerry Wells · Tv movie
  13. 1992 There Goes the Neighborhood (1992) movie poster There Goes the Neighborhood as Peedi Rutledge · Comedy
  14. 1991 Frogs! (1991) movie poster Frogs! as Passionatta · Tv movie
  15. 1990 Decoration Day (1990) movie poster Decoration Day as Terry Novis · Tv movie
  16. 1990 Love Hurts (1990) movie poster Love Hurts as Susan Volcheck · Drama
  17. 1990 Everybody Wins (1990) movie poster Everybody Wins as Connie · Crime
  18. 1989 In Country (1989) movie poster In Country as Anita · Drama
  19. 1988 Miles from Home (1988) movie poster Miles from Home as Frances · Crime
  20. 1987 Hello Again (1987) movie poster Hello Again as Zelda · Romance
  21. 1987 Sister, Sister (1987) movie poster Sister, Sister as Charlotte Bonnard · Thriller
  22. 1986 Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) movie poster Brighton Beach Memoirs Comedy
  23. 1985 Compromising Positions (1985) movie poster Compromising Positions Drama
  24. 1985 The Long Hot Summer (1985) movie poster The Long Hot Summer as Noel Varner · Drama
  25. 1984 The Woman in Red (1984) movie poster The Woman in Red Comedy
  26. 1984 Harry & Son (1984) movie poster Harry & Son Drama
  27. 1984 The Lonely Guy (1984) movie poster The Lonely Guy Comedy
1 nomination

Judith Ivey: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Judith Ivey?

Judith Ivey was born in El Paso, Texas, U.S. in 1951 and is 75 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Judith Lee Ivey, born on September 4, 1951, is an esteemed American actress and theatre director, revered for her dynamic career in both film and theatre. She commenced her acting career in 1980 and has left an indelible mark in the industry over the decades. Ivey's talent has not gone unrecognized; she has twice won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for Steaming (1981) and Hurlyburly (1984). Besides, Ivey also received a Best Actress In A Play nomination for Park Your Car in Harvard Yard (1992), along with another Best Featured Actress in a Play nomination for The Heiress.

Her film career began with a lead role in the 1984 romantic comedy, The Lonely Guy, which paved the way for her subsequent appearances in popular films like The Woman in Red (1984), Compromising Positions (1985), and Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986). Her creditable portrayal in the drama films The Devil's Advocate (1997) and Women Talking (2022) have earned her critical acclaim. Additionally, Ivey's television roles in Down Home (1990-91) and as Bonnie Jean 'BJ' Poteet in the final season of CBS sitcom Designing Women (1992-93) have been equally commendable. She also earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for What the Deaf Man Heard (1997).

Works with

Who Judith Ivey Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Judith Ivey shares the most films with. Jennifer Jason Leigh comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jeff Daniels (2).

FAQ

Judith Ivey: Questions & Answers

How many movies Judith Ivey has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Judith Ivey been in?

Judith Ivey is credited on 27 films, from 1984 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Judith Ivey's highest-grossing movie?

The Woman in Red (1984) is Judith Ivey's biggest box office hit, with $25.3M worldwide, ahead of Hello Again (1987) ($20.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Judith Ivey's movies have made $98.7M.

Judith Ivey's biggest hits

What is the best Judith Ivey movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Judith Ivey's best-rated film is Women Talking (2022) with a score of 50, followed by Through the Glass Darkly (2020) (50).

Best Judith Ivey movies, ranked

Has Judith Ivey won an Oscar?

Judith Ivey has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Judith Ivey has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Judith Ivey?

Judith Ivey is 75 years old, born on September 4, 1951 in El Paso, Texas, U.S..

What is Judith Ivey's newest movie?

The most recent film on Judith Ivey's filmography is Women Talking (2022), in the role of Agata.

Who does Judith Ivey work with most often?

Judith Ivey shares the most films with Jennifer Jason Leigh (2 films), Jeff Daniels (2 films) and Joan Allen (2 films).

The Best Judith Ivey Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 credits.

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